University of North Florida

Welcome to the Graduate School at the University of North Florida!

Thank you for your interest in the University of North Florida. UNF is a comprehensive, urban university offering 27 master's programs and three doctoral programs through its five academic colleges; these programs include tracks in more than 64 specialization areas. The scope and the quality of these programs have made UNF the premier graduate school on Florida's First Coast.

UNF Graduate Programs

The University of North Florida brings together motivated students, an outstanding faculty, a cadre of programs addressing the needs of Northeast Florida and the interests of our students, and a stimulating atmosphere that combines the best of self-directed learning, research, and traditional classroom instruction. UNF bases its graduate and professional programs on its highly successful undergraduate model: small class sizes, significant resources, transformational learning opportunities beyond the classroom, and a faculty deeply committed to teaching and dedicated to educating students as individuals. With many programs having limited populations of students and small class sizes, we deliver the individualized attention that is at the heart of UNF's academic mission.

There are six degrees in the Brooks College of Health, including our newest Nurse Anesthetist program; two in the Coggin College of Business, including the extremely popular MBA; ten degree programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, spread across the sciences, social sciences, and the humanities; six in the College of Education and Human Services including the doctorate in Educational Leadership; and four in the College of Computing, Engineering and Construction, a master’s in computer and information science and three new graduate engineering programs. Several more programs are in the planning or proposal stages, and we expect our degree offerings will be expanding exponentially over the next few years.

Location and Features

The university is situated in southeastern suburban Jacksonville, Florida, and is only seven miles from the beach and just 12 miles from downtown. The campus is nestled among 1,300 scenic acres, the majority of which are designated nature and wildlife preservation areas. In 1972 when the university first opened, slightly more than 2,000 students were registered. Enrollment is now more than 16,000, 1800 of which are graduate students. While our university has grown we have retained our most distinctive feature—the individual attention each student receives.

Jacksonville is located in the northeast corner of Florida along the St. John’s River, earning it the nickname of the “River City.” It is home to more than 1 million people and is one of the youngest major cities in America. The city has professional sports teams, a wide-range of entertainment and outdoor activities available, year-round temperate weather, excellent restaurants and clubs, and great shopping. The St. John’s River, the Atlantic Ocean, the Intracoastal Waterway, and numerous lakes, parks, and golf courses make Jacksonville a great city for fun in the Florida sun. Many world-famous attractions are also nearby, including the Walt Disney World and Universal Theme Parks in Orlando, the Daytona speedway and beaches, as well as historic St. Augustine, the nation’s oldest city.

For more information about what UNF has to offer, please visit the Graduate School’s website at http://www.unf.edu/graduatestudies 

Degrees offered at UNF

Doctoral Programs

Brooks College of Health
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Doctor of Physical Therapy

College of Education and Human Services
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership

Masters Programs

Brooks College of Health
Master of Science in Health
Master of Health Administration
Master of Science in Nursing
Master of Public Health: Community Health
Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling

Coggin College of Business
Master of Business Administration
Master of Accountancy
GlobalMBA

College of Arts and Sciences
Master of Arts in Biology
Master of Science in Biology
Master of Arts in English
Master of Arts in History
Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
Master of Arts in General Psychology
Master of Public Administration
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
Master of Science in Applied Sociology
Master of Arts in Practical Philosophy and Applied Ethics

College of Computing, Engineering and Construction
Master of Science in Computer and Information Sciences
Master of Science in Civil Engineering
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

College of Education and Human Services
Master of Education in Educational Leadership
Master of Education in Special Education
Master of Education in Counselor Education
Master of Education in Elementary Education
Master of Education in Secondary Education
 

Certification Programs

Brooks College of Health
Nurse Practitioner

Coggin College of Business
International Business
E-Business

College of Arts and Sciences
Applied Ethics
Certification in Non-profit Management

College of Education and Human Services
Educational Leadership
• School Leadership (Administrator Certification)
• Certification of Transformation of Conflict